There’s something special about macaroni and cheese – it’s a comfort food that has been a family favorite for generations. But with so many variations out there, it’s hard to know where to start. Do you prefer it spicy or mild? Stovetop or baked? Maybe you’re looking for a simple, classic recipe or something fancy with lobster. Heck, there are even versions that use ramen noodles!
And if you’re on a special diet, we’ve got you covered with gluten-free and vegan options. But the best part? We’ve also got an Instant Pot version that will have your mac and cheese ready in a snap. With our collection of delicious mac and cheese recipes, you’ll never get bored with this classic dish. So gather your family and get ready to dig into a bowl of cheesy goodness – it’s never been easier or more satisfying.
Chili Mac
Creamy macaroni and cheese with all the classic American beef chili ingredients you love all in one very easy to make dish. Perfect for beginner cooks – and loved by all family members, big and small. We have used gluten-free, rice-based noodles; you can use conventional pasta as well. Get the recipe for Chili Mac.
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese
Every time we see the words chicken, bacon, Ranch (dressing) and cheese together our salivary glands respond on their own and we cannot wait to dive in! This is like a classic mac and cheese bumped up a notch or two. You do make a from-scratch cheese sauce, beginning with a butter/flour roux, but then in addition to lactose-free milk you whisk in Ranch Dressing! And then there is the bacon, too…This is sure to become a family favorite. Get the recipe for Low FODMAP Chicken & Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese.
Super Creamy Gluten-Free Easy Stovetop Mac ‘n Cheese
This is our easiest mac and cheese recipe – a true classic that the family will love. Lactose-free, too, and so easy to vary: add rotisserie chicken, throw some broccoli or baby carrots into the cooking water, or try different cheeses, like pepper jack! Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Easy Stovetop Mac n’ Cheese.
Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese
This gluten-free Lobster Mac n’ Cheese might be the ultimate combination of comfort food and elegant. You get creamy, gooey, cheesy macaroni and cheese, and if that weren’t great enough, there are pockets of tender lobster scattered throughout. Try this dish for an important family get-together like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s or Father’s Day or New Year’s Eve. Get the recipe for Lobster Mac n’ Cheese.
Cheesy Cheese Ramen
This cheese ramen recipe from Joyce Lee uses real cheddar cheese, a pack of instant noodles, and a super simple way to thicken up milk to create a creamy cheese ramen. You have never had “mac n’ cheese” like this! Get the recipe for Cheesy Cheese Ramen.
Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
A quick and easy one-pot mac and cheese meal you can make in only 12 minutes from Corrie Cooks. Delicious kid-friendly recipe you can make easily using your Instant Pot! The ricotta makes it so creamy and rich; the cheddar and Romano add tons of flavor. Get the recipe for Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.
Nut-Free Vegan Mac & Cheese
This unusual plant-based recipe from My Pure Plants uses sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots, nutritional yeast, and sunflower seeds to create a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for vegans, plant-based approaches or those going nut-free and wheat-flour free. Get the recipe for Nut-Free Vegan Mac & Cheese.
Simple Mac & Cheese without Flour
Making Mac and Cheese has never been this easy! With just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven you can make the best baked Mac and Cheese – in one pan, without boiling, no flour and no roux. With both Cheddar and Gruyere this is as cheesy & flavor packed as it gets! Recipe from Get the recipe for Simple Mac and Cheese without Flour.
Instant Pot Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Looking for a way to add some nutrition to your child’s plate – or do you just LOVE cauliflower? This Instant Pot Cauliflower Mac and Cheese may be just what you need. Make this recipe and get a creamy, fast and easy meal in less than 10 minutes! Get the recipe for Instant Pot Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
In my opinion, Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese is mac and cheese dressed up for company. This is 100% a big recipe you can serve to a crowd, the smoked gouda and old cheddar make it refined enough for a dinner party, and of course, it’s cozy enough to be oh-so-satisfying. Convinced? Let’s go. Recipe from Cara, The Gourmet Bon Vivant. Get the recipe for Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese.
Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese
You can make this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese in only 21 minutes! We took our classic Instant Pot Mac and Cheese and added beef and more spices. You can use ground beef, ground bison, ground pork or even ground turkey. From our friend Corrie Cooks! Get the recipe for Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese.
Creamy Brie Mac and Cheese
This creamy brie mac and cheese is the ultimate in luxurious comfort food. Seriously, is there anything better on a cold, rainy day than curling up with a steaming bowl of this? I think not. The key to this mac and cheese, is of course, the brie. It has such a delicate flavor, but the texture of it really makes a difference in the sauce. From Cara, The Gourmet Bon Vivant. Get the recipe for Creamy Brie Mac and Cheese.
36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles
Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy. Click for 36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles
